{"id":27241,"date":"2022-11-23T17:01:03","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T17:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=27241"},"modified":"2022-11-23T14:40:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T14:40:23","slug":"from-florence-to-cinque-terre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/from-florence-to-cinque-terre\/","title":{"rendered":"From Florence to Cinque Terre: The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Easily accessible from Florence<\/a>, Cinque Terre is an idyllic destination on the Ligurian sea made up of five villages that comprise one of the most famous national parks in Italy. <\/span>From Vernazza’s picturesque landscapes, to Riomaggiore’s crystal-clear water; Monterosso’s winding streets, Corniglia’s sweeping views, or Manarola’s stunning buildings, each town has a different atmosphere worth experiencing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So don’t miss out – check out our ultimate guide to visiting Cinque Terre from Florence and discover some of the best things to do, see, and eat in this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The rugged coastline of Cinque Terre. Photo credit: Josh Hild<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How to go from Florence to Cinque Terre?<\/b><\/h2>\n

We recommend getting from Florence to Cinque Terre by train. Start the trip from the Santa Maria Novella train station, where you can buy a ticket<\/a> to La Spezia centrale. The travel time is approximately two hours if you take the <\/span>frecciabianca, frecciarossa<\/span><\/i>, or <\/span>frecciargento<\/span><\/i> fast trains (or two hours and a half if you opt for a regional\/intercity line). While most routes require a transfer at Pisa Centrale, there are some direct trains during the day, so make sure to check beforehand to save time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once in La Spezia, there are several ways to reach Cinque Terre\u2019s charming villages:<\/span><\/p>\n

By train<\/b><\/h3>\n

Buy a single ticket called the “5 Terre Express<\/a>“, which allows you to travel the five towns for the price of \u20ac18.20 for one day. You can also buy individual tickets if you don’t plan on visiting all of the villages.<\/span><\/p>\n

By boat<\/b><\/h3>\n

The second way to get to the Cinque Terre is the most authentic: Book a\u00a0boat excursion<\/a>\u00a0from La Spezia and arrive by sea for a cost of \u20ac37.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By foot<\/b><\/h3>\n

Those who like hiking can reach one of the towns by train from La Spezia and then walk through each on foot along paths that link them. The cost is \u20ac7.50 per crossing.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is there to do in Cinque Terre?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Once you have arrived, there are many things worth experiencing in Cinque Terre.\u00a0Here are our top recommendations for each of the five towns:<\/span><\/p>\n

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